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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.63, 135.95 and 65.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.63, 135.95 and 65.37 is: 90.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.63 : 135.95 = 65.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.63/135.95 = 65.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.63x = 135.95 × 65.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.63x = 8,887.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,887.05/98.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.10

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